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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,238.84, 212,848.11 and 86,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,238.84, 212,848.11 and 86,255.04 is: 119,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,238.84 : 212,848.11 = 86,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,238.84/212,848.11 = 86,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,238.84x = 212,848.11 × 86,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,238.84x = 18,359,222,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359,222,241.97/154,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,031.12

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